Seeking Theater Artist-Educators for Theatrical Shabbat Experiences for Kids and Families

Temple Isaiah in collaboration with The K’ilu Company

Searching for Adventurers! Boston Ark Adventures Ensemble 2026/2027

We’re going on an Ark Adventure, come on and climb aboard! Temple Isaiah in collaboration with The K’ilu Company brings Ark Adventures to Boston. Together, we seek theater artist-educators for our 2026-2027 Ark Adventures ensemble. Ark Adventures is an immersive theatrical Shabbat program designed for 0–4-year-olds and their grownups that will be presented at Temple Isaiah and satellite locations around the greater Boston area.

We are seeking a diverse group of teaching artists for this cast. Artists of all races,
ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, and ages (18+) are encouraged to submit. Our team believes in the importance of authentic storytelling. Because the Ark Adventures experience takes place in Jewish communal settings and features cultural content, we strongly encourage Jewish artists to apply.

Preferred Skills:
● Seeking Theater Artist-Educators who enjoy: singing as part of an ensemble; working with early childhood and families; interactive storytelling; and puppetry.
● In addition to searching for general performer Theater Artist-Educators, we are interested in theater-based musicians (specifically guitar and/or piano).

Learn more about Ark Adventures here:
https://www.allaboardtheark.com

Additional Information:
● Ark Adventures Artist Ensemble rate - $125/performance event date and $20/hr for
rehearsals.
● All rehearsals and most performances will take place in Lexington, MA.

Ark Adventure Program Schedule:

Fridays at 5:45PM, Saturdays at 10AM (Program runs 1 hour), Performances will happen in the Greater Boston Area

Friday September 25, 2026
Saturday October 10, 2026
Friday November 6, 2026
Friday December 18, 2026
Friday January 29, 2027
Saturday February 27, 2027
Friday April 9, 2027
Friday May 14, 2027
Friday June 25, 2027

*Preference will be given to artists who are available for all dates, but we encourage you to submit even if you are available for some and not all of the dates above.

Ark Adventures 2026/2027 Training Schedule:

May/June 2026 Virtual Interviews
June 24, 2026, Audition & Ensemble Workshop (Afternoon/Evening) at Temple Isaiah in Lexington, MA
June 25, 2026 Callbacks 10am-1pm at Temple Shalom in Newton, MA
July 24-25, 2026 Training Weekend in Chicago, IL (transportation and lodging provided)*
August Rehearsal Schedule TBD with cast

*Subject to artist availability, not required

Interested theater artist-educators should submit:
A headshot and performance resume (optional: include teaching resume)
A brief response to the following questions:
How did you hear about Ark Adventures?
What is your experience/comfort level with singing and/or playing an instrument?
What is your experience and/or interest in working collaboratively in an ensemble?
What is your experience and/or interest in Theatre for the very young?
What is your experience and/or interest in early childhood Jewish education?
General availability for the 2026-2027 Ark Adventure season based on rehearsal and performance dates above.

Participation is invitation only. Invited Applicants will be offered a preliminary virtual interview slot scheduled based on availability.

Please submit all materials to jzelvin@kilucompany.com by 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 24th.

Contact Jordan Zelvin, K’ilu Company Associate Artistic Director, at jzelvin@kilucompany.com with any questions.